He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; and sister, Geneva.

Funeral services for Earl will be Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd. Friends may call Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, from 5-8 p.m. at Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.